Lincoln Nautilus: Maintenance / Opening and Closing the Hood
Opening the Hood
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- Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left-hand side
of the instrument panel.
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- Slightly lift the hood.
- Release the hood latch by pushing the
secondary release lever to your left-hand
side.
![Lincoln Nautilus. Opening and Closing the Hood](images/opening_and_closing_the_hood-1163/869/lincoln_nautilus__opening_and_closing_the_hood_474.jpg)
- Open the hood. The hood struts
automatically supports the hood.
Closing the Hood
- Lower the hood until it engages on to the
secondary latch.
- Firmly push down on the front of the
hood to close it fully.
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.
Service your vehicle regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale value.
There is a large network of authorized
dealers that are there to help you with their
professional servicing expertise...
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview.
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
If installing a new module, it is necessary to
upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to
removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new
module after installation...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
300-OTC1585AEPowertrain Lift
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...